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Affordable Green Gifts for Toddlers – 2010 Holiday Season

November 27, 2010

Toddler gifts are fun to choose because at this age your little one is curious about everything – i.e. it’s hard to choose the wrong gift. Following are some excellent toddler green gifts, that are eco-friendly and at just $25 or less, won’t break the bank. 1. Sugar Booger Bath Time Learning Shapes Lady Bug [...]

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Affordable Green Gifts for Babies – 2010 Holiday Season

November 25, 2010

Green baby gifts are hyper fun and cute, but eco-friendly doesn’t necessarily mean expensive. Here are some top baby holiday picks – all under $25. 1. Nova Natural Toys – Natural Stacker 2. Dandelion Classic Organic Toy Crinkle Bear 3. Natural Felted Wool Die 4. Yellow Label Kids Pool Ball Rattle Set

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Green cooking with kids: teaching eco-friendly skills in the kitchen

November 22, 2010

Most kids I’ve known adore whipping up meals, snacks or baked goods in the kitchen. Translation – the kitchen is one of the best place to introduce eco-friendly skills to your kiddos because they’re already hanging around with interest. Introducing your kids to green living and cooking skills usually starts outside of the kitchen. The [...]

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Eco-Friendly Cooking & Baking Gifts for Kids

November 22, 2010

Play cooking is super fun for kids, but it doesn’t usually beat the real deal. Most kids love to cook with their parents and cooking is an excellent way to teach green living skills. If you’re looking for long-lasting and useful gifts for the holiday season, cooking and baking gifts can’t be beat. I love [...]

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Eco-Friendly Winter Holiday Gift Guide

November 20, 2010

Whether you’re looking for homemade gifts, affordable green gifts, zooming green gifts for kids, the perfect green book or a stunning green play kitchen or eco-friendly dollhouse; you’re 100% covered with this eco-friendly holiday gift guide. My number one green holiday gift pick for 2010. Totally last minute green gifts you can give. Day-before green [...]

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Stuff to do on Black Friday that does not involve shopping

November 18, 2010

According to a retail trade group survey released on Thursday, as many as 138 million U.S. shoppers may be heading out for Black Friday events. That’s a lot of shoppers to weave in and out of. Why not try Buy Nothing Day this year instead? Buy Nothing Day is a push to combat the overwhelming [...]

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Buy Nothing Day – November 26th 2010

November 1, 2010

It’s November which means a huge event is coming, and I don’t mean Thanksgiving. Buy Nothing Day falls on November 26th this year (in the USA). I celebrate this event every year, and hopefully you’ll be on board to celebrate as well. What is Buy Nothing Day? Buy Nothing Day is an alternative event you [...]

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Fun First Aid Felted Wool Basket

August 11, 2010

I don’t know if you remember the DIY doctor’s kit post, but I just found a super sweet felt box that would be perfect if you’re considering making this for your child. This wonderful First Aid Basket, made of eco-friendly wool felt is made by the always amazing En Gry og Sif, a company started [...]

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DIY pretend doctor set

June 2, 2010

Kids love to play doctor and vet pretend games. Sadly, for kids who like to pretend there aren’t many play doctor kits available. Or at least there are few made of non-plastic materials AND I’ve never seen a pretend vet set made with eco-friendly materials. I know of two decent doctor kits if your kiddo [...]

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Last Minute Eco-friendly Mother’s Day Gifts

May 4, 2010

I don’t make too big a fuss about Mother’s Day. My mom and I weren’t close (understatement) and Mother’s Day hasn’t ever been a fun holiday for me (also understatement). After my son Cedar was born and as he’s grown I’ve tried to warm up to the idea because he does like this holiday and [...]